This nature-loving aesthetic meets the moment but embraces the future.
Surely, placing a plant indoors is nothing new, but theexpectationthat a room isnt complete without one is.
Some people even argue that their love of plants goes further than just having a green thumb.
Photo:Vasyl Cheipesh/Getty Images
To them, their plants are pets.
So What is Biophilic Design?
Its also part of choosing natural wood floors, zero-VOC paints, and other natural fibers, Potts says.
By studying nature, designers are largely looking to reduce the inefficiencies of traditional building systems and materials.
Again, thats where plants come in.
I am all for it, in any way, shape or form.
In the meantime, terrariums, greenhouses and indoor plants inch us in that direction.
Potts agrees, and adds a friendly reminder.
Their presence is much more than just an aesthetic feature, he says.
If theres one way to get biophilic design wrong, it would be in choosing fake dupes instead.
Look towards true materials and eschew the artificial, Potts says.
You may consider a mud plaster or unglazed terracotta on walls, as an example beyond plants.
And rather than vinyl or composite flooring, you could use wood with a natural oil finish.
Look for fabrics that breathe, such as wools, silks, and cottons, instead of plastics.
Invest in things that last a lifetime, rather than disposable trends, Potts says.
